Abstract
Rountree identifies several strands of contemporary shamanism in Malta, demonstrating that their international connections are at least as strong as their intranational ones. Despite differences between the strands, shamans in Malta are classic cosmopolitans. Shamans’ core practice is the soul journey to meet the spirits; such journeys transcend this-worldly borders, whether natural, cultural, political, national, local or global. The spirits have respected roots in particular societies, cultures, histories and landscapes, but they are unrestricted to geonational spaces or cultures of origin: they are cosmopolitan too. Shamans focus on an individual’s holistic well-being and deepening spirituality, and on planetary healing and survival. The politics of nationalism play no part in their endeavors; a global environmental ethics and concerted action, however, are vital.
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